Thinking of Building? This Coastal Growth Corridor Is Where Many Are Starting
The Sunshine Coast topped Australia’s Regional Movers Index, capturing 8.9% of net internal migration, driven by affordable coastal living and proximity to Brisbane. Stockland’s Aura master‑planned community, spanning 2,300 ha, aims to house about 50,000 people in 20,000 dwellings with mixed‑use centres, schools, parks and a future train station. The new display village showcases 34 homes from 21 builders, highlighting contemporary designs and sustainability features. Demand comes from first‑home buyers, young families and upgraders seeking value and lifestyle amenities.
Homebuyers Warned Pre-Approved Loans May No Longer Be Valid After Rate Rises
Australian homebuyers heading to property auctions are relying on pre‑approved loan figures that may be outdated after the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) raised the cash rate to 4.1% in March 2026. Mortgage broker Alex Veljancevski warns that each 0.25 percentage‑point...
Inside the Award-Winning Agency Helping Women at Risk of Homelessness
Equality Media + Marketing, a Melbourne‑based property marketing agency, won the 2025 REA Excellence Contribution to Local Community Award for its long‑standing partnership with the Women’s Property Initiative, a nonprofit that provides housing for women and children at risk of...
The Melbourne Suburb Transforming with More New Apartments than Any Other
South Melbourne is emerging as Melbourne’s most active apartment precinct, with eight new residential projects currently under construction. The surge is tied to its proximity to the massive Fishermans Bend urban renewal zone, which is reshaping the city’s south‑west corridor. Recent...
Victoria’s Old Retail, Racing and Radio Sites Now Set to Become New Housing
Victoria's government launched the Unlocking Strategic Sites pathway to fast‑track rezoning of underutilised land for residential use. The first seven identified parcels—including a former Bunnings store in Preston, a Bendigo radio station, and surplus university land—could yield up to 9,155...
Melbourne Seller Makes $280,000 by Bulldozing Home, Selling Land
A Melbourne owner demolished a house bought for AU$1.4 million (≈US$0.92 million) and sold the vacant block for AU$1.68 million (≈US$1.11 million), pocketing a AU$280,000 (≈US$185,000) profit. The sale, completed yesterday, surprised agents as the suburb’s auction clearance rate slipped to 55 percent. The property...
Smarter by Design: 5 Layout Tips to Improve Your Home’s Flow and Your Family’s Lifestyle
Stroud Homes outlines five layout strategies that turn ordinary floor plans into "smarter by design" homes, emphasizing functional zoning, clear sightlines, indoor‑outdoor flow, future‑proof rooms, and built‑in storage. The approach integrates energy‑efficient orientation and natural lighting from the blueprint stage,...
Building a New Home Surges Among Solo Women Property Seekers
Australian homebuilders report a sharp rise in solo female buyers. Metricon says women’s enquiries have climbed from 2‑3% to 5%, while Summit Homes recorded a 33% year‑on‑year increase, with 81% opting for single‑storey homes. The trend is driven by first‑time...
Alternative Housing Options Vital to Tackle Worsening Affordability
Australia’s housing affordability crisis is deepening as material prices, labour shortages and supply‑chain disruptions push home costs higher. Industry experts argue that traditional construction methods can no longer meet demand, prompting a shift toward flat‑pack, shed‑frame and modular homes. Companies...
15,000 Homes and 20+ Parks: The Latest Sydney Hotspot Getting a Makeover
The New South Wales government has approved the final masterplan for Sydney Olympic Park, targeting up to 15,000 new homes and 26,000 jobs by 2050. The plan expands the precinct’s population capacity to 33,000 residents and adds more than 20...
New Win for WA Renters on Bond Dispute Front
Western Australia has overhauled its rental‑bond rules, allowing tenants to initiate bond releases after the final inspection rather than waiting for landlords. The change routes most disputes to the Commissioner for Consumer Protection, cutting the roughly 4,500 annual tenancy cases...
Ronan Keating Buys secluded$6.3m Sydney Home
Irish singer‑turned‑TV judge Ronan Keating and his wife Storm have purchased a secluded ocean‑view treehouse in Sydney’s Tamarama Valley for about AUD 6.3 million (≈ USD 4.2 million). The “Waterfall House” sits on a 417 sq m rainforest block and includes a three‑bedroom 1920s residence plus a...
Why This Winning Real Estate Group Is Betting on Evolution over Revolution
OC Real Estate, founded in 2014, has expanded to eight South Australian offices by focusing on incremental improvements rather than radical disruption. The agency earned both Residential Agency of the Year and Property Management Team of the Year honors at...
Westpac: Triple Hike Expected to Take Cash Rate to Highest Seen Since GFC
Westpac has revised its outlook, expecting the Reserve Bank of Australia to lift the cash rate to 4.85% by year‑end, the highest level since the Global Financial Crisis. The bank predicts three consecutive 0.25‑percentage‑point hikes in May, June and August,...
National Housing Accord Collapsing as ‘Critical Failure’ Deepens Australia’s Home Crisis
Australia’s National Housing Accord, launched in mid‑2024 to deliver 1.2 million homes by 2029, is off‑track, producing only 174,000 units in its first year—27% below the 240,000 annual target. At the current pace the shortfall would reach roughly 330,000 homes. Construction...